Describe some considerations to keep in mind in timing the distribution of your handouts

What will be an ideal response?

Timing the distribution of your handouts depends on the content of your handouts, the nature of your presentation, and your personal preference. Some speakers prefer to distribute handout copies of their slides before the presentation begins so that the audience can take notes. Doing so can be risky, however, particularly if you've organized your talk with the indirect approach, because the audience can read ahead and reach the conclusion and recommendations before you're able to build up to them yourself. Other speakers simply advise the audience of the types of information they are including in handouts but delay distributing anything until they have finished speaking.